All it took was an MLB-best 13 game win streak, but the Twins are firmly back in the playoff picture after sweeping the hapless Orioles and taking a series against the Brewers. John and Ben recap the Twins’ elite run and the special pitching performances that made it possible. Plus, a breakout from Trevor Larnach, signs of life from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers, and a comical $50 million outfield collision. The Twins are back!

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John and Ben break down the Twins week of games, dropping three very winnable games against the Cleveland Guardians and stealing a series from the Red Sox in Boston. They look at the starting rotation’s strong overall numbers, despite some luck from Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson, and why the offense is still struggling despite strong weeks from Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers. Plus, an exciting update on Royce Lewis’ and Willi Castro’s imminent return.

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The Twins went 5-1 this week but lost standout rookie Luke Keaschall in the process. John and Ben break it all down along their usual weekly game recaps. Plus a closer look at how Brooks Lee is figuring things out, Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach finally getting some good luck, and Joe Ryan’s new, elite sweeper.

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Even with a long season, there’s only so much of a hole a team can dig themselves out of. John and Ben look at the 7-15 Twins and how likely it is they can turn things around. Plus, they break down Griffin Jax’s surprising struggles, Luke Keaschall’s electric MLB debut, Jhoan Duran’s new pitch, and some good news on the injury front for Pablo Lopez and Royce Lewis. And, much to John’s dismay, Chris Paddack looks pretty good.

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The Minnesota Twins tied their worst start in their long history, but started showing some signs of life against the Tigers. Ben goes solo to rant against the Pohlads putting the Twins in a terrible spot, Derek Falvey’s weaknesses, and the bad vibes around the team. Plus Edouard Julien’s return to form, Jose Miranda’s incompetence, and a positive Pablo Lopez injury update.

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John and Ben are back for the first weekly recap of the season. They break down the good, the bad, and the ugly (especially on offense) and provide a few reasons why things aren’t as bleak as they may seem. Plus, John’s anti-Chris Paddack agenda finally pays off. Someone give Zebby Matthews a call!

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John and Ben return to preview the Twins 2025 season which begins with, of course, a laundry list of injuries. They discuss Royce Lewis’ latest leg issue, Brooks Lee’s chronic back injury, and why Brock Stewart, Michael Tonkin, and Mickey Gasper’s IL stints will have a major impact on the Opening Day roster. Plus, they go through 8 big questions that will define the Twins’ 2025 season.

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After a long, dark winter, the Minnesota Twins finally acquired some players as Spring Training began. John and Ben break down the Danny Coulombe, Harrison Bader, and Ty France signings and what it means for the rest of the roster. They also talk about the new Twins TV streaming service and their secret breakout candidates for 2025. (Spoiler: Ben weirdly likes Mickey Gasper).

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John and Ben make their long-awaited 2025 debut by breaking news that… the Twins have still made 0 notable offseason acquisitions. They discuss the Twins expecting to have a new owner in place by Opening Day and the Ishbias continued prominence in the sale. Plus a look at the intriguing Twins/Padres trade rumor centered around Christian Vazquez and Dylan Cease, and a potential three team deal with the Orioles that could net the Twins a new first baseman.

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John and Ben breakdown all of the Twins non-moves of the offseason, from the front office promotions to Michael Tonkin’s surprising return (folks… it’s rough out there). Plus a look at the Juan Soto contract and it’s ripples throughout the league, Max Kepler joining the Phillies, Carlos Santana returning to Cleveland for the third time, and Rule 5 draftee Eiberson Castellano. Finally, they muse on potential trade targets for the Twins and Ben irresponsibly dreams of an acquisition of Heliot Ramos or Wyatt Langford.

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